The authors of your text make the following statement: "children's disorders coexist with their talents and success.". Describe why how this statement applies to assessment, diagnosis and treatment

What will be an ideal response?


• Diagnosis – while many diagnoses are based on deficits and problems the focus should always be on the child first with a thorough understanding of how those factors impact a particular child
• Assessment – assessment should include a measure of not only deficits or problems but also strengths, skills, talents and success
• Treatment – utilize strengths in developing an efficient treatment plan that is based on skills, talents and successes

Psychology

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FIll in the blank with correct word.

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